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How to Survive the Loss of a Love
Melba Colgrove, Peter McWilliams, ...

Prelude Press, 1992

Completely revised and expanded to nearly twice its original size: the 2-million-copy national bestseller that is one of the most directly helpful and inspirational books available on the subject of loss--either by death or divorce--and emotional recovery.

8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back: Natural Posture Solutions for Pain in the Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and ...
Esther Gokhale

Pendo Press, 2008

Nearly 90% of American adults suffer from back pain, and the number continues to climb. Why does this condition affect so many people in the industrialized world, while in some countries only 5% of adults report back pain? In a quest to find the root cause of back pain, Esther Gokhale studied at the Aplomb Institute in Paris and traveled to parts of the world where back pain is virtually unknown. Her research took her to remote Burkina Faso, ...

The Complete Far Side Leather-Bound Set [Signed Limited Edition]
Steve Martin

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003

A masterpiece of comic brilliance and a must-have treasure for any Gary Larson fan! The Complete Far Side limited-edition book and lithograph set contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated (over 4,000 of them) in a numbered, two-volume, 1,272-page book set and a limited-edition lithograph print, both signed by Gary Larson. Only 2,000 copies of this incredible package have been produced. Printed on glossy, specially milled, ...

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking (Penguin Health Care & Fitness)
Allen Carr

Penguin Books, 1999

Allen Carr's hundred-cigarettes-a-day addiction drove him to despair, but after countless attempts to quit he discovered what the world had been waiting for - the easy way to stop smoking. Now recognised as the world's leading expert on helping smokers to quit, Allen Carr's informative, no scare tactics methods and techniques are a revelation for those desperate to kick the habit.

Final Gifts: Understanding and Helping the Dying
Patricia Kelley, Maggie Callaghan

Hodder & Stoughton Religious, 1994

For everyone who has been or ever will be close to someone who is dying, this book is aimed at helping them to understand not only what the experience of death is like, but also how to interpret the symbolic messages by which the dying attempt to communicate their needs to us. In many cases, the dying need to pass on some vital message before they feel able to "let go". Often, communication can break down entirely, with neither side feeling able ...

Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him
Bret Witter, Luis Carlos Montalván

Brilliance Audio on MP3-CD, 2011

A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, the pressures of his physical wounds, traumatic brain injury, and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. Haunted by the war and in constant physical pain, he soon found himself unable to climb a simple flight of stairs or face a bus ride to the ...

Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Verb Tenses
Dorothy Richmond

McGraw-Hill, 1996

A workbook to help you master Spanish tenses Some things just take a lot of practice to learn, and verb tenses are one of them! Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Verb Tenses goes beyond the scope of many other books that deal with verbs. Typical verb books often present little more than charts of conjugations with perhaps some mechanical exercises that do little to help you really master when and why a particular verb tense should be ...

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847 (Dear America Series)
Kristiana Gregory

Scholastic Inc., 1997

Thirteen-year-old Hattie Campbell records the details of her family's harrowing migration to Oregon in a covered wagon and describes the many challenges, both joyful and tragic, that mark the journey.

Healing After Loss (Daily Meditations)

William Morrow Paperbacks, 2009

For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, here are strength and thoughtful words to inspire and comfort.

Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control and Pregnancy Achievement
Toni Weschler

Perennial, 1995

An invaluable aid to couples facing infertility, this is the first book to fully detail the techniques of the groundbreaking Fertility Awareness Method--the exciting natural alternative to present methods of birth control.

Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind
Michael J. Bradley

Harbor Press, Inc., 2002

Now in paperback! Here is the book that updates the rulebook, giving parents the training and skills they need to transform their teenage children into strong, confident, productive adults.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Barbara Robinson

HarperCollins, 1995

Called one of America's favorite Christmas stories, and now a classic television movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has been a favorite of young readers the world over since 1972. Funny, memorable, and outrageous, it is the story of a family of incorrigible children who discover the Christmas story for the first time and help everyone else rediscover its true meaning.

In Her Wake: A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother's Suicide

Basic Books, 2009

In 1963, Nancy Rappaport’s mother committed suicide after a bitter divorce and custody battle. Nancy was four years old. As one of eleven children in a prominent Boston family, Nancy struggled to come to terms with the reasons why her mother took her own life. After years spent interviewing family and friends, Rappaport uncovers the story of a conflicted and troubled activist, socialite, and community leader. Drawing on court depositions, her ...

The Arrival
Shaun Tan

Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007

A truly remarkable work of art that is already one of the most talked-about book of the season. "A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." -- Jeff Smith, author of Bone "A magical river of strangers and their stories!" -- ...

Wonder
R. J. Palacio

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012

I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's ...

The 2,000 Percent Solution, ...

iUniverse, 2003

BOOKNEWS "Argues that ingrained habits in organizations, often masquerading as efficient procedures, actually stall growth, and shows how to recognize typical stalls and overcome them. Uses unorthodox examples, ranging from the Titanic to da Vinci's bicycles, to examine common stalls, and gives direction for dealing with these causes of organizational inertia and inefficiency." -- BookNews COMPUTERWORLD, February 1, 1999 "The authors tackle ...

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids)
Dawn Huebner

Magination Pr, 2005

Guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering kids to overcome their overgrown worries.

Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies
Marina S. Kurian, Barbara Thompson, ...

For Dummies, 2005

Get the scoop on weight loss surgery Your authoritative guide to weight loss surgery -- before, during, and after Considering weight loss surgery? This compassionate guide helps you determine whether you qualify and gives you the scoop on selecting the best center and surgical team, understanding today's different procedures, and achieving the best results. You also get tips on eating properly post-op and preparing appetizing meals, as well as ...

The effective executive
Peter Ferdinand Drucker

The measure of the executive, Peter Drucker reminds us, is the ability to `get the right things done'. Usually this involves doing what other people have overlooked, as well as avoiding what is unproductive. He identifies five talents as essential to effectiveness, and these can be learned; in fact, they must be learned just as scales must be mastered by every piano student regardless of his natural gifts. Intelligence, imagination and ...

Simple Money Solutions: 10 Ways You Can Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Money and Start Making It Work for You
Nancy Lloyd

Crown Business, 2000

"I know I should be saving for my future, but life keeps getting in the way." As a money-media personality and former Federal Reserve Board economist, Nancy Lloyd often hears from people who want her help. Her advice to them: There are no secrets to money, just some basic rules you haven't learned yet. In Simple Money Solutions, she demonstrates logical, easy-to-follow strategies that have worked for others, and she helps you get out of your ...